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My running story & 2015 review (long!)

With it being NYE I thought I'd look back on 2015 and recap on the progress I've made and also tell you 'my story' - how I've got to where I have with my...

With it being NYE I thought I'd look back on 2015 and recap on the progress I've...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

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Happy New Year

Wishing my running chums a happy new year with lots of happy injury free running :O)

Wishing my running chums a happy new year with lots of happy injury free running...

Zev1963

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8r2 living the expat dream...well kind of

Just back from my run in the dark and drizzle over slippery cobblestones whilst all and sundry were firing their arsenal of bangers and fireworks from windows...

Just back from my run in the dark and drizzle over slippery cobblestones whilst ...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Beautiful run this morning

But I forgot to set my runkeeper to go! Haha! Bugger.......felt the strongest I've ever felt today too! Grrrr! Oh well this was the view this morning!...

But I forgot to set my runkeeper to go! Haha! Bugger.......felt the strongest ...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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New Shoes

It had to be done- new shoes in the sale- bargain. Gorgeous raspberry colour. Now I'll be hard to miss!!

It had to be done- new shoes in the sale- bargain. Gorgeous raspberry colour. No...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•8 years ago

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Last Run 2015

Just completed final run of 2015 6K in 40 minutes ....did include an emergency toilet stop at Bow Lock. Want to thank you all for your support and...

Just completed final run of 2015 6K in 40 minutes ....did include an emergency t...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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5K .... tick

Set out this morning to do the usual 30 minute session but nearing the end I realised this was the last day of 2015 and had a Forrest Gump moment. I kept on...

Set out this morning to do the usual 30 minute session but nearing the end I rea...

Sandra55

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 ... disaster or will I make it?

After doing my first of Week 9 runs on Monday with a cold and congratulating myself on still doing it, my planned Wednesday run didn't happen as by then was in...

After doing my first of Week 9 runs on Monday with a cold and congratulating mys...

wez70

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st time exercising at age 55! Am I mad??

Started yoga a year ago and walk a lot. But no aerobic fitness at all. Decided to start this to prove to myself I can do it. Day one was relatively easy...

Started yoga a year ago and walk a lot. But no aerobic fitness at all. Decided...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dad 46 son 18, weight loss, fitness motivation.

I made the decision in July 2015 that dieting doesn't work for me although I do eat fairly healthy. My son just turned 18 and like me is around 5 stones too...

I made the decision in July 2015 that dieting doesn't work for me although I do ...

Paul46-ipswich

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun warm-up

How do people warm-up when they go for a parkrun? I'm doing my first one this Saturday and I'm a bit concerned that I'm just going to be standing round,...

How do people warm-up when they go for a parkrun? I'm doing my first one this S...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

After all your lovely comments I did my second run today. Yes it was wet and a little windy but not too bad. Although I ran through a deep puddle on my first...

After all your lovely comments I did my second run today. Yes it was wet and a l...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 - Run 2

Well I did it! Despite the weather and the rain... I decided it was raining light enough to complete run 2. So went out and ran! Managed to step on glass :(...

Well I did it! Despite the weather and the rain... I decided it was raining ligh...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hi first time writing here.

I have decided to look in go changing careers which requires me to be able to pass a bleep test to at least level 5. So far I totally cannot do it! I'm hoping...

I have decided to look in go changing careers which requires me to be able to pa...

NewRunnerSOS29

•8 years ago

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No more running.....

Sadly, after several weeks rest my physio has suggested that running is not for me.... however, I can still enjoy my walking and brisk walking - am going to...

Sadly, after several weeks rest my physio has suggested that running is not for ...

littleduck

•8 years ago

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Bird power...?

Yesterday was my first run since Christmas Eve! Frozen shoulders, ( literally) and an immovable stiff neck put paid to any ideas of mobility! But enough of my...

Yesterday was my first run since Christmas Eve! Frozen shoulders, ( literally) a...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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New me! New you too?

Hi All! I've just started the couch to 5k running challenge having spent most of my adult years as a sedentary smoker (13 years) with no real concern or...

Hi All! I've just started the couch to 5k running challenge having spent most o...

MonkeyBride2016

•8 years ago

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2015 failed year for fitness

Well I've just looked back on my last post a year ago and I can confidently say 2015 was a failed year for my running despite all my good intentions. So here...

Well I've just looked back on my last post a year ago and I can confidently say ...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 day 1 - how crazy is that?

I completed wk 2 day 1 this morning.The holidays and the wet have put me of schedule just a tad. Although I have been walking between 3.5- 5 km. In my case it...

I completed wk 2 day 1 this morning.The holidays and the wet have put me of sche...

WelshBengali

•8 years ago

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Storming ahead?

Tomorrow should be a running day but a big storm is forecast with rain and strong winds too. Anyone planning on going out anyway or maybe having an extra rest...

Tomorrow should be a running day but a big storm is forecast with rain and stron...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Hi all, Hope you all had a wonderful xmas and looking forward to New Year too! I was absolutely dreading this week as in my head I thought it was so much...

Hi all, Hope you all had a wonderful xmas and looking forward to New Year too!...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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From 5k to 10k

Started out this morning aiming for a steady run for about 30 mins. The weather was a bit breezy and with showers of rain, but low and behold by the time I...

Started out this morning aiming for a steady run for about 30 mins. The weather ...

Frank-ntj

•8 years ago

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First day of C25K

Hi guys, So i'm in work, feeling miserable about my size, my looks and my confidence. I'm fed up. Tonight i'll be doing my first ever run/walk. Im 17st and...

Hi guys, So i'm in work, feeling miserable about my size, my looks and my conf...

abiking928

•8 years ago

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Recovery after virus

I still haven't really got my strength back after that virus I had, it's now nearly 8 weeks since it started. I am really struggling with my running, I've lost...

I still haven't really got my strength back after that virus I had, it's now nea...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4.....

Today was day 1 of week 4 for me, and what a beautiful bank holiday to start on. Mild weather like the Autumn months, still on holiday from work and managed...

Today was day 1 of week 4 for me, and what a beautiful bank holiday to start o...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Been meaning to do this for some time. Well today I did my first run and it wasn't too bad. Feeling chuffed with myself. Just hope I can keep it up.

Been meaning to do this for some time. Well today I did my first run and it wasn...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

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never in a million years

I'm about 4 stone overweight and smoke a lot, the first week of this I was bright red, sweaty and gasping for breath. I'm now on week 8 believe it or not, and...

I'm about 4 stone overweight and smoke a lot, the first week of this I was brigh...

hayleykinzz

Graduate•8 years ago

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Reflective Gear - Help

Hello again - I have been trying to buy some reflective running gear that doesn't make me look like I work on the bin lorries- all I want is to have a bib or...

Hello again - I have been trying to buy some reflective running gear that doesn'...

shinyhappy123

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 done but feeling slightly sick

When I had finished the 25 minute run and done the warm down my head was pulsating and I felt slight sick. No rush of adrenalin. Strolled back home and...

When I had finished the 25 minute run and done the warm down my head was pulsati...

KayFitz

Graduate•8 years ago

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Feel like a proper runner

Since graduating 5 weeks ago I've been running 3 x 30 mins a week but last week for various reasons didn't get out for a run at all. So 8 days since my last...

Since graduating 5 weeks ago I've been running 3 x 30 mins a week but last week ...

Sandra55

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2015

My running story & 2015 review (long!)

Happy New Year

W8r2 living the expat dream...well kind of

Beautiful run this morning

New Shoes

Last Run 2015

5K .... tick

Week 9 ... disaster or will I make it?

1st time exercising at age 55! Am I mad??

Dad 46 son 18, weight loss, fitness motivation.

Parkrun warm-up

Week 1 Run 2

Week 4 - Run 2

Hi first time writing here.

No more running.....

Bird power...?

New me! New you too?

2015 failed year for fitness

Week 2 day 1 - how crazy is that?

Storming ahead?

Week 4 Run 1

From 5k to 10k

First day of C25K

Recovery after virus

Week 4.....

Week 1 Run 1

never in a million years

Reflective Gear - Help

W6R3 done but feeling slightly sick

Feel like a proper runner

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